Hi folks, I am 43 and I was diagnosed in early May and started my treatment on June 8th. I have my third of 4 cycles of AC1 tomorrow and then I will have 12 weekly cycles of one drug with a 4th every 3 weeks in that 12. So far fatigue seems to be my...
Hi all, I’m new here, had diagnosed TNBC in January 2022, with spread to my nodes & pelvic bone. Had EC for 3 cycles then 9 weeks of patataxil & carboplatin. (Excuse spellings), 3 weeks after last chemo session had results which I expected to be good...
Hi I have just had my second op as the first one didn’t remove all the tumour. I am now waiting to see my Oncologist in 3 weeks and will be having Chemo followed by radiotherapy I am advised. Is it possible to carry on working during chemo or did you...
Hi there, just diagnosed with above. 50 year old, 2 teenagers. Stage 2b. Scary when you google. Any positive survivor stories out there? Tia
Wow what a shock, diagnosed with TNBC 22nd July, its certainly been a roller costedf emotionally. First Chemo tomorrow feeling very scared.
So 1st chemo completed today, and had cannula in my wrist, next week they want me to have a PICC line put in for all the future treatments. I'm a real chicken s*%t when it comes to needles etc and am panicking about this.( I know very minor in the scheme...
Hi Everyone, I am in my 80's so possibly much older than most of you? I found a lump in January, had a mastectomy in April and radiotherapy in May and June. Out of 4 lymph nodes removed, 3 were cancer connected hence the radiotherapy. I was advised that...
Hi I was diagnosed on the 9th I have yet to see the oncologist and would like an insight as to what happens please?
Good morning. Just thought I’d say hi . Newly diagnosed triple negative breast cancer. Due to have lumpectomy and lymph node removal one 17th
Hey everyone, nice to meet you all. I’ve had a picc line inserted a few days ago and due to start my chemo next Weds. I’ve been advised to avoid lifting weights, repetitive movements of the arm due to the picc line…was wondering if anyone has experience...
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